7 Shoe Brands That Are Saving You Cash (and a Trip To the Store)

As pro-sneaker as we are, there’s no denying that every man needs a few good-looking dress shoes in his wardrobe. And, if you care about quality, they’ll cost you a pretty penny to buy and repair every year. Helping ease some of that burden is the direct-to-consumer movement, in which brands cut out the middlemen in order to keep prices low for consumers. Here, 7 such brands that specialize in great-looking dress shoes. We’d be into them even if it weren’t for the hip, cost-saving sales model—but that certainly doesn’t hurt the situation.

This new shoe line from direct-to-consumer suiting brand Combatant Gentlemen boasts a variety of handsome styles for well under $100. If you've got a wedding practically every weekend this summer, consider this a gift from the fashion gods.

Jack Erwin’s lineup might be limited, but what the label lacks in breadth it makes up for in looks and craftsmanship. Designed in New York City and handcrafted in Spain these handsome shoes are all under $250 but look like they cost four times that much.

Boston-based brand M.Gemi got attention in 2015 when it launched stylish, Italian-made shoes for women at reasonable prices. This March marked the introduction of men’s shoes and belts that are sold according to how men shop: in bulk. Pick any three items and get $100 off your order.

Founded by two former investment bankers in 2013, this brand has pretty much every type of dress shoe on offer—and really good versions of those staples, too. While design happens in New York the shoes are made and manufactured in Naples, Italy. (A menswear power couple if there ever were one.)

With an emphasis on comfort and a wide range of styles on offer, Paul Drish is a one-stop-shop for guys who are sick of taking chances on shoes that destroy their feet. While the label launched in 2014 the India-based parent company that manufactures Paul Drish shoes has been around for over 25 years.

A direct-to-consumer model with a pre-order spin, this brand’s unique selling and manufacturing schedule allows them to get their prices lower than most. Think: $165 for a pair of gorgeous leather chukka boots that are hand-made in Columbia using Argentinian leather.

This LA-based brand, which manufactures in Italy, focuses on casual shoes that are still made with top-notch materials. Think: Chelsea boots, bluchers, and derbies in rich leather and suede. But they're not stopping there: Next up for the brand is luxe leather bags.

Jack Erwin’s lineup might be limited, but what the label lacks in breadth it makes up for in looks and craftsmanship. Designed in New York City and handcrafted in Spain these handsome shoes are all under $250 but look like they cost four times that much.

Boston-based brand M.Gemi got attention in 2015 when it launched stylish, Italian-made shoes for women at reasonable prices. This March marked the introduction of men’s shoes and belts that are sold according to how men shop: in bulk. Pick any three items and get $100 off your order.

Founded by two former investment bankers in 2013, this brand has pretty much every type of dress shoe on offer—and really good versions of those staples, too. While design happens in New York the shoes are made and manufactured in Naples, Italy. (A menswear power couple if there ever were one.)

With an emphasis on comfort and a wide range of styles on offer, Paul Drish is a one-stop-shop for guys who are sick of taking chances on shoes that destroy their feet. While the label launched in 2014 the India-based parent company that manufactures Paul Drish shoes has been around for over 25 years.

A direct-to-consumer model with a pre-order spin, this brand’s unique selling and manufacturing schedule allows them to get their prices lower than most. Think: $165 for a pair of gorgeous leather chukka boots that are hand-made in Columbia using Argentinian leather.

This LA-based brand, which manufactures in Italy, focuses on casual shoes that are still made with top-notch materials. Think: Chelsea boots, bluchers, and derbies in rich leather and suede. But they're not stopping there: Next up for the brand is luxe leather bags.